How to Pronounce "pick away at"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
PIK-uh-WAY-at
pˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
PIK-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To eat small amounts of something slowly over time, or to continually criticize or complain about someone or something in a subtle way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
pˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uh-WAY-at
UK
PIK-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
He picked away at his salad, not very hungry.
She picks away at my ideas during meetings.
The child just picked away at her dinner, barely eating anything.
My boss always picks away at every little mistake I make.